Visitor Centre opening
Come along to the launch of the brand new Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre which will be open to the public from midday. All are welcome, no ticket required - refreshments will be available in the cafe.
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Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United Kingdom
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Summer skywalk guided tour 25 July
Join us for a daytime guided walk of Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings. Recently rescued by a grassroots group of Friends, and reopened to the public for cycling and walking, this 1400ft monument straddles the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border, with intricate lattice work and beautiful natural surroundings. The...
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An evening watching the solar eclipse
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomJoin us at Bennerley Viaduct to watch the partial solar eclipse from our unique viewpoint on the deck of the viaduct. The Visitor Centre will be open for the evening, serving a special pie and peas menu, and we are also offering a skywalk guided tour which can be booked separately.
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Summer skywalk guided tour 12 August
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomJoin us for a special guided walk at Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings. Find out more about the event and book tickets here - please note that walks start from the new Visitor Centre https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-bennerley-viaduct-skywalk-guided-tour-tickets-1989216633499
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Bennerley Viaduct guided tour: the Zeppelin special!
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomJoin us for a special Zeppelin themed guided walk and talk on Bennerley Viaduct. Learn about the history and stories of The Iron Giant and the Zeppelin Raid on the Midlands (including Bennerley Viaduct and Stanton Ironworks!) that took place on January 31st 1916 during World War I, whilst taking in the panoramic countryside views...
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Guided walk with a special focus on DH Lawrence
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomJoin us for a special guided walk of Bennerley Viaduct focussing on its depiction in the works of local author DH Lawrence. Find out full details and book your ticket here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-bennerley-viaduct-skywalk-guided-tour-tickets-1989216765895
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Bat hunt at Bennerley Viaduct (with pie & peas supper)
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomCome bat spotting with us at The Iron Giant, enjoy a locally made pie and mushy peas supper before experiencing dusk and hopefully bats!
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Guided tour for Heritage Open Day
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomJoin a special Heritage Open Day tour of Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings. The viaduct is an engineering marvel and a must-see for railway and industrial history fans. Learn about the history and stories of Bennerley Viaduct at a countryside walk. Recently rescued by a grassroots...
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Bennerley Viaduct guided tour: the Steampunk Special!
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomCalling all time-travellers, aeronauts and steampunk enthusiasts! Prepare your goggles and ready your airships. A day of retro-futuristic wonder awaits at Britain’s ultimate iron marvel – Bennerley Viaduct Learn about the history and stories of The Iron Giant, including the 1916 Zeppelin raid, whilst taking in the panoramic countryside views in the heart of the...
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Autumn Bennerley Viaduct skywalk guided tour
Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre Shilo Way, Awsworth, Notts, United KingdomJoin us for a guided walk of Bennerley Viaduct, one of only two wrought iron viaducts nationally, and its beautiful surroundings.
£1.79